Department of Economics

Applied economics of the Middle East 2

Module Code:

15PECC029

Unit value:

0.4

Taught in:

Term 1

Analysis of the economic development of the Middle East is taken in this second module on the applied economics of the Middle East, with a greater focus on the resource poor countries of the region. Topics covered include:

The political economy of aid flow patters to the region

IMF and World Bank reform programmes

Economic Liberalisation

Globalisation, Food Security and Social Welfare Policies

Objectives and learning outcomes of the module

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Understand the reasons why a process of economic liberalisation was needed in the MENA region. Conceptualise the characteristics of an economic liberalisation programme and its sectoral implications.

Be familiar with the key debates surrounding the process of liberalisation and be able to articulate arguments both for and against differen dimensions of economic liberalisation in the context of MENA.

Understand the social welfare and political implications of economic reform at both a regional and country-specific level. Present country case study examples of the economic, social and political experience of liberalisation.